Catalina's Global Dining: French Techniques, World Flavors

Discover global flavors with Catalina’s cooking classes in Paris. Choose from Asian, Colombian, or French menus. Enjoy cultural conversations in Les Batignolles.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Szkoła Narodowa Polska w Paryżu - Upon arrival at Catalina’s beautifully decorated home in Les Batignolles neighborhood in Paris guests will experience the following.
  1. Warm welcome in Catalina’s home with a welcome drink and some small bites to eat either inside or on the terrace if the weather permits.
  2. The welcome drinks will be followed by a…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Guide
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcohol will only be served to those of legal drinking age
Meal Options
  • Good love! - Colombian arepas made with love, accompanied by a traditional “ahogao” sauce, fresh grated cheese, papa criolla and Santa Rosa chorizos.
  • Asia by my side! - Asian-style duck breast, pumpkin puree with coconut milk (WHAT? Yes, a delight!) a delicious green salad with Asian touches and jasmine rice.
  • A French Classic ! - The crème de la…
Additional Information

Unlike other in-home dining experiences in Paris, Catalina’s at-home dining experience focuses not just on French cuisine but on a variety of global cuisines and flavors, all perfected using the French cooking techniques Catalina learned through her experience working at Le Ritz Paris and Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
Travelers can choose whether to have an…

Location
Szkoła Narodowa Polska w Paryżu
Rue Lamandé
Easy to join by metro in Paris. Arrive by Line 14 - Pont Cardinet, Line 13 - La Fourche or Place Clichy or Line 2 - Metro Rome. Meeting point is halfway up Rue Lamandé in between Rue Legendre and Rue Bridaine.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P171fkalyssal
Jan 12, 2025
Incredible Cooking Class with Chef Catalina! - We had an unforgettable cooking experience with Chef Catalina in Paris. From the moment we arrived, she and her husband made us feel right at home with their warm hospitality. And if you’re a dog lover, their two adorable dogs are the cherry on top! Chef Catalina is not only skilled but also a fantastic teacher. She shared valuable tips, like how to properly hold a knife (a game-changer!) and guided us through the art of French cuisine in her unique American-style kitchen—a rare gem in Paris. The evening concluded with a delightful shared dinner, where we enjoyed our creations and great conversations. It felt less like a class and more like cooking with friends. If you’re looking for a special, hands-on culinary experience in Paris, this is it. We’re already looking forward to returning on our next trip! Highly recommended!
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Ilzet2015
Jan 11, 2025
Great cooking class experience - That was a great experience to participate in Catalina’s cooking class and to discover Colombian cuisine. We really appreciated her welcoming us to her place and sharing some cooking advices and tips. Thanks, Catalina, for this nice evening!
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U6189mcclarab
Jan 4, 2025
Great private cooking experience in Paris - This was our favorite experience in Paris! Chef Catalina and her husband Brian curated the perfect cooking and dining experience for us. They had us laughing and learning and eating amazing food. Chef Catalina taught us new cooking skills and gave us tips and tricks of the trade that only a Cordon Blue trained chef can give. Their energy and humor made us feel very comfortable, as if we were hanging out with old friends. I also have to mention that they are beyond accommodating - I made an error during my booking and Chef reached out and went out of her way to accommodate us. I highly recommend this experience. This is the part of our trip that we still talk about with our family and friends. Truly a great memory that we will look back on for years ahead. Thanks again Chef and Brian!!
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Quinton
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing dining experience! - This is one of those experiences you absolutely must consider and was the highlight of our trip to Paris so far. Catalina (and Brian) opened their home to us on New Years Eve and provided a delicious meal which featured courses from Columbia, Malaysia, and France. Our party of four shared the table with two others visiting from Germany, which was a delightful treat since we learned from each other over amazing food and wine. If I could do it again I would have scheduled the dinner earlier in our stay, since getting Paris tips from true Parisians would have helped us avoid some mistakes and made our stay even better. Regardless, this was a meal and an experience we’ll never forget.
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Wouterschroer
Dec 29, 2024
A fantastic diner in a personal setting. - A fantastic diner with flavors from different parts of the world at the home of Chef Catalina and Brian. The dishes represent all the parts of the world Catalina had lived and was perfectly balanced. We enjoyed the food and the personal conversation in there lovely home very much. A experience we will remember forever and can advice to everyone. Thanks Chef Catalina and thanks Brian for the fantastic Coffee and all the tips. All the love, Wouter and Martine.
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Hu
Dec 27, 2024
Wonderful time spent cooking with Chef Catalina! - To start, I’d have to say cooking with Chef Catalina was the best experience I had when I visited Paris for the first time!! I am so glad that I chose her class because in the class, you get to talk to and learn from her about cooking and culinary culture in an intimate and private setting (her own home), and her knowledge is not just limited to French! Cooking can be intimidating overall, especially if it is a cuisine you are not familiar with. Catalina is able to take away that pressure and let you focus on having fun. She is such a passionate person to have around in the kitchen! Catalina is also very accommodating as I was traveling by myself and she gladly took me in. We had a wonderful lunch on the day of Christmas Eve. We made Ratatouille, Cordon Bleu, and Fondant au Chocolate. Do I dare say that I even inspired Catalina to modify her recipe ;). I’d definitely come back next time and do a more advanced lesson with Catalina.
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Traceylasz
Dec 17, 2024
A warm and delicious evening of fine dining and lovely company - Catalina is a wonderful chef and she and her husband Brian are welcoming hosts. We dined in their home and had the pleasure of enjoying a delicious 5 course meal that Catalina designed to accommodate our food preferences. The menu was a clever integration of Colombian and French cuisine with some Malaysian influences as well (Catalina is Colombian but has lived in Malaysian and France). Each course was yummy and beautifully presented. It was a warm, relaxing evening and we highly recommend this unique experience.
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Matthewst5431ua
Dec 15, 2024
Couples dinner course! - Chef Catalina and her husband Brian, provided such an amazing evening for me and my fiancé! Chefs instructions were very nice for beginners and the food was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was what made this evening so special, Chef Catalina opening her home up to us was so special. Did I mention the food?!?! AMAZING! Definitely a must do for any one looking for a unique cooking / wonderful meal in Paris! Would most definitely recommend!!
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Sightsee543216
Dec 4, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving in Paris 2024 - So glad we booked our fabulous Thanksgiving dinner with Catalina. From the conversation, fellowship and phenomenal delicious cuisine we had an experience we will never forget. Chef Catalina welcomes you into her lovely home and makes you fell like you have known each other forever. What a memorable experience we had, I highly recommend booking with Catalina. You will not regret your choice. Thank you again Mo and Lori from Texas! Yes Chef
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E6456nzkevink
Dec 1, 2024
Wonderful experience, a highlight of our trip! - We had an amazing experience with Chef Catalina and her cooking class, 3 Placeres! First, communication was easy and fast after we reached out via her website, and they were very accommodating when we had some travel delays. We were welcomed with some delicious appetizers, and Chef crafted a perfect menu for us to all cook together. She taught us some new techniques and we gained so much confidence in the kitchen. The courses are always customized based on what’s in season and guest preferences. All throughout, the experience was hands-on, engaging, and fun- and of course delicious! We have done several cooking classes over the years, and this was one of our all time favorites.
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